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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
5
Local items cover illnesses, sales, schooling, funerals, church events, and community visits. Names include George Crone, Dan W. Keller, Mrs. Simpson, Lydia Kintner, Stewart Beal, Peter Roth, Robt. Sims, Marie Schafer, Amzi Denbo, and Judge George W. Denbo. Community scenes span Corydon, Louisville, Charlestown, and surrounding towns with ads and Society notes.
In Corydon a Farmers Short Course by Purdue hosts lectures and demonstrations for high school pupils and teachers. County officials appoint Jeff D. Cunningham to replace ill election commissioner Harris Colvin as ballots are prepared for the December 7 election. other commissioner Joseph T. Brown and Auditor Taylor will oversee the process. A roadside stop in New Albany brought the Travelers Protective Association Post Q, about 100 members and guests, to a banquet at The Tavern with speeches and praise for their business district efforts.
Local notes record Miss Annis Davis and A J Peterson visiting relatives for Thanksgiving, Dr J W Baxter and Mrs Wolfe in town, Mr and Mrs L V DeVos in Corydon, a birth of Carl Wilson to Mr and Mrs Thomas Bryant, and teachers Clara Williams and Bessie Miller spending the holiday in Bloomington amid other regional travel and news. Paralyzed Georgetown resident David Engleman shows improvement after illness.
SalVet offers a worm removal guarantee for livestock with refund if unsatisfied. Local attendance at a Teachers Association meeting in Evansville is noted along with thanks from William Winn after hand amputation recovery. Sermon series continued by Rev. Robertson on Is the World Growing Better or Worse. County trustees meet in Indianapolis December 10 to 12. Community road improvements near Brandenburg school using rock crusher and crushed rock. Thanksgiving dinner at Webster township hosts and guests listed with families.
Mrs. Edward O Connor presents samples of Yellow Newton Pippin and Spitzenburg apples sent by her brother Elmer Wright of Hood River Oregon to his parents Mr and Mrs William Wright of Dogwood. Grown by H C Sieverkropp the fruit won at the Pacific Coast Apple Show. Wright has lived in the West for years.
Judge George W. Denbo of Floyd County died at his New Albany area home after an injury from a barn door collapse. Burial followed at Cedar Hill. he aged eighty three. He served in multiple Indiana offices and was the youngest Harrison County treasurer. Red Cross seizes outline state campaign funds. Commissioners court met for December term with all members present.
John Singleton of Maueckport aged about forty and single attempted suicide near the Mauckport distillery by placing a shotgun muzzle in his mouth. The gun slipped and the load exited through his cheek causing a hole. he is not in immediate danger unless complications arise. No cause given except possible temporary delusion from a protracted spree.
Jno W Gibson born June 17 1850 died November 26 1912 aged 62 years 5 months 9 days. He leaves a wife four children three sons and one daughter Thomas Adrian Jesse Gibson and Mrs Pearl Stoner one brother and sister of Leavenworth to mourn his departure. He joined the U B church about fifteen years ago and suffered four months with stomach and kidney trouble patiently bearing his afflictions. Funeral held at New Bethel church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev Roberts Central.
Four Corydon Protestant churches joined in a United Thanksgiving service at the United Brethren church last Thursday. Rev. M. A. Cossaboom of the Christian church delivered a widely praised sermon on philanthropy unity and the Christian spirit. The offering of 17 dollars and 20 cents was given for relief of the needy.
Rates shown for Dem aligned papers include Courier Journal daily and weekly, Louisville Herald daily, Louisville Times, Indiana Farmer, Farmer's Guide, Cincinnati Enquirer, and Indianapolis Daily News. Prices range from $1.25 to $8.25 for one year subscriptions.
John Day, a prominent young farmer from north of Corydon, was injured Saturday morning when a logging load crushed his left leg breaking it in two places below the knee. Dr. Z C Wolfe attended to the fracture. Day has long suffered from the limb injury.
John W. Gibson died at his home in Scott township on Tuesday November 26 at about age 62. He is survived by a widow and four children. Funeral services were held Wednesday November 27 led by Rev. Ernest Roberts and the remains were interred at New Betics burying ground.
The undersigned prohibit any hunting on their farms at any time. Signatories: William Blatterelmore Mosier, Jno Engleman, Joseph Busald, A J Sappenfield, Wilbur Dalton, L M Sappenfield, George erber.
Roy C. Watson wed Maud Lopp while Emery Reeves took Cleopatra Vaughn and James M Russell married Mary Ruth Shields. Arnold Hunter and Susan Hunt are also recorded as a couple in the license list.
Clem Rosenbarger returned home from Rossville Illinois where he spent about six weeks husking corn. He husked 2691 bushels in twenty five and a half days.
No court has met since last Friday but a session is held today and the term closes next Friday. The docket is light. Rev. E A Robertson will travel to Georgetown tomorrow to deliver a lecture and organize an Epworth League. Mrs Major W Funk is seriously ill with pneumonia.
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